Hi Vinz,
I’ve been looking around the paper and the various online databases, had some viewings and saw one last week which we think is suitable. Going to call the agent who brought us there to arrange for a 2nd viewing.
A few questions if you can help.
1. What should I look out for during this 2nd viewing? Unit was vacant when we visited, so some key things we’ll note are the sizes of the MBR & kitchen (is it ok if we take measurements??) and sun facing (was raining that day). Any tips or things we should take note?
2. We called this agent cos he advertised for another unit at the same block 2 weeks ago, and last weekend, he said there’s something similar and asked if we are interested. Does this mean that we have to pay the full 1% if asked or .5% like some other agents have asked before for doing the paperwork?
3. 5 room flat, going to try to press for $30k below valuation, seller first pricing is already $15k below, feasible? Agar agar, he/she has 4 months more to sell since they bought another HDB. Full renovation needed as the condition not very fantastic. Even at $30k below valuation, its still slightly above our budget but factoring the location, top up a little still can. Also factoring in the agent fees + stamp & other payments, it’ll be $20k above our budget…
4. Possibly a dumb qns but so what’s next, assuming after 2nd viewing, we are interested, what should I do?
Thanks.